Properties: Reduces blood pressure, relieves muscle spasms, and improves appetite. Can be good for arthritis, gout, and kidney problems. Functions as a diuretic, antioxidant and sedative. It can reduce the uric acid in your system.

Caution: This herb is an abortifacient (causing abortion/miscarriage). The seeds should not be used at all during pregnancy neither should the plant itself be consumed in large amounts due to this property.